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Which ecclesiastical developments and forms stand in tension with the catholicity of the church,even though they themselves sometimes do use the term “catholicity”? Sects, false church: false ecumenism with false doctrineFirst there are sects, namely churches or groupings that call themselves church and may even have international connections, but which nevertheless do not meet the

Confessions This kind of unity is already found in the oldest confessional writings that we as churches possess: the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed. There it is spoken of a holy catholic Christian church, the communion of saints. The word “catholic” is equal to the communion of saints. In the text of the Apostle’s

One Shepherd, One FlockBut does practice not show that this is often very difficult, and that seeking other contacts easily breaks down over differences of opinion? Let us then consider on what the content of Lord’s Day 21 is based. That is what Jesus Himself teaches us, beginning with John 10. He Himself is the

IntroductionNowadays you hear various opinions about the church. For example: in the church you should feel at home. And with so much division among churches that call themselves Reformed, you simply choose one in which you feel comfortable. Or a church that is not too small, or more or less conservative.Or precisely a church where